330 kV Substation "Kovel"

The reconstruction of the 330 kV Kovel substation was an important step in modernizing the region's energy infrastructure. In 2021–2022, General Energy supplied equipment for a 35 kV outdoor switchgear manufactured by ABB, as well as modern relay protection, automation, and remote monitoring systems manufactured by GE for 110 kV and 330 kV circuit breakers. The customer for the reconstruction work was ASPMK-519 (Kazakhstan), which is implementing the project in partnership with NPC Ukrenergo.

The modernization is being carried out as part of a comprehensive substation automation program financed by a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The program provides for a complete upgrade of 330, 110, and 35 kV distribution facilities, replacement of equipment that has reached the end of its service life, and implementation of automated process control systems. This solution will improve the efficiency of electricity transmission and enable remote control of the facility from the dispatch center.

A separate stage of the reconstruction will be the installation of a new 330/110/35 kV autotransformer with a capacity of 200 MVA. This will significantly increase the substation's throughput capacity and support industrial development in the city of Kovel and surrounding areas.

The supply, carried out by General Energy, included vacuum circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers for 35 kV switchgear, protection devices and recorders for 110 and 330 kV connections, data acquisition modules, industrial switches, and switch status monitoring systems. This equipment complies with international standards and ensures the safe and stable operation of power grids even during peak load periods.

Thanks to the implementation of this project, the Kovel substation will receive modern infrastructure ready for new challenges and needs of the region, and will also become an important element in increasing the reliability of the entire energy system of Ukraine.